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Low-carbon yak cheese: transition to biogas in a Himalayan socio-technical niche

Campbell, B.; Sallis, P.

Authors

P. Sallis



Abstract

This study looks at how potential for resilient low-carbon solutions can be understood and enhanced in the diverse environmental, economic and socio-political contexts in which actual scenarios of energy needs and diverse development pathways take shape. It discusses socio-technical transition approaches to assist implementation of a biogas digester system. This will replace fuelwood use in the high forests of Central Nepal, where yak cheese production provides livelihood income but is under threat from the Langtang National Park, which is concerned to protect biodiversity. Alternatives for digester design are discussed, and the consultative issues for deliberative processes among stakeholders’ varied agendas raised.

Citation

Campbell, B., & Sallis, P. (2013). Low-carbon yak cheese: transition to biogas in a Himalayan socio-technical niche. Interface Focus, 3(1), Article 20120052. https://doi.org/10.1098/rsfs.2012.0052

Journal Article Type Article
Publication Date Feb 1, 2013
Deposit Date Feb 6, 2013
Journal Interface Focus
Electronic ISSN 2042-8901
Publisher The Royal Society
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 3
Issue 1
Article Number 20120052
DOI https://doi.org/10.1098/rsfs.2012.0052
Keywords Biogas, Low carbon, Yak cheese.